Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints
- Author Denise Alvarado
- Narrator Karen Chilton
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Run Time 6 hours and 54 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Alternative belief systems, Mind, body, spirit, Other indigenous, ethnic and folk religions and spiritual beliefs, Traditional African religions and spiritual beliefs, Travel and holiday, Witchcraft, Witchcraft and wicca.
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What to expect
A magical mystery tour of the extraordinary historical characters that have defined the unique spiritual landscape of New Orleans
New Orleans has long been America’s most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is acclaimed for its witches, ghosts, and vampires. Because of its unique history, New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions and spirituality in the US. No other city worldwide is as associated with Vodou as New Orleans.
In her new book, author and scholar Denise Alvarado takes us on a magical tour of New Orleans. There is a mysterious spiritual underbelly hiding in plain sight in New Orleans, and in this book Alvarado shows us where it is and who the characters are. She tells where they come from and how they persist and manifest today. Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints shines a light on notable spirits and folk saints such as Papa Legba, Annie Christmas, Black Hawk, African American culture hero Jean St. Malo, St. Expedite, plague saint Roch, and, of course, the mother and father of New Orleans Voudou, Marie Laveau and Doctor John Montenée. Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints serves as a secret history of New Orleans, revealing details even locals may not know.
Critics Review
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“Mixing historical sources and folklore details, these well-researched sketches reflect Alvarado’s reverence and admiration. It’s a rollicking party of spirits that should appeal to tourists, contemporary spell casters, and armchair historians.”
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“Teacher and author Alvarado brings readers into the magical side of New Orleans. She introduces readers to many heroines of New Orleans history and folklore to show that the magical and spiritual practices of Voodoo and Hoodoo are not something to fear…Alvarado allows their stories to live on in the written form for many to enjoy.”
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